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While Florida residents scramble to prepare for Hurricane Irma, agriculture operators are working to make sure their livestock survive the storm. Agents with University of Florida IFAS Extension offer advice on how to safeguard animals before, during… Read More
What are you going to feed this winter? Bahia and Bermuda grass are the most predominant pasture grasses in Florida which allows for plenty of warm season forage production but leaves us short in the winter. The solution?… Read More
They are everywhere. They came from South America in the 1930s and were first reported entering ports in the Panhandle coming in from Brazil. It is the red imported fire ant (RIFA). There are two types of fire… Read More
Grazing Styles Continuous grazing is when livestock have access to the entire forage system at all times. Continuous is by far the easiest system to manage and requires less initial inputs but could have costly impacts. Rotational grazing,… Read More
The weather is humid this rainy August afternoon and it’s time to determine whether or not to explore the new market wether show and sale, hosted by the Suwannee River Fair. Market Wether Project – Before you decide if… Read More
Hurricanes are always are threat to Florida each fall. Most Floridians have some experience with hurricanes, but very few of us are truly prepared for a direct hit by a really strong storm. Livestock producers have learned some… Read More
Last week’s 4-H camp brought together poultry, dairy, swine, cattle and campers for a hands-on look at the different aspects of raising and showing livestock. First, they needed to learn the basics – the different breeds of swine and… Read More
We are getting into that time of year where many Florida pastures are beginning to be invaded by weeds. Everyone would like to maximize forage production from pastures and hayfields while minimizing weed competition, within their budget. There… Read More
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Florida residents curious or skeptical about the threat posed by the parasitic screwworm fly Cochliomiya hominivorax can rest assured the insect merits all the attention it has received after an outbreak was detected in the… Read More
Please see caption below story. GAINESVILLE, Fla. — As some Florida growers try to find new crops and the demand for biofuel stock increases globally, University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences researchers have found that… Read More
